Quick Reference Guide
TPS-compact Gas Ballast
The TPS-compact packaging includes a standard gas ballast kit (P/N IDP3GBKIT) that can be used to prevent water and
other condensates from accumulating within the foreline pump. The standard configuration has a seal screw installed in the
1/4-20 thread in the top of the exhaust manifold. This configuration can be used for dry applications.
When appreciable amounts of water, solvents, etc., are being pumped, remove the seal screw and replace it with the provided
adapter and 1/8" NPT sintered filter plug.
WARNING
Before install gas ballast adapter remove the power supply cable.
1.
Disconnect the TPS-compact from electrical power.
2.
Unlock the scroll pump support by unscrewing the screws.
3.
Lift the TPS-compact in order to access the Scroll pump site.
